Dexpanthenol (Provitamin B5) from Japan
Dexpanthenol, the alcohol analog of D-pantothenic acid, converts to pantothenic acid in the body and is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This derivative falls under HTS 2936.24.0100 as a pantothenic acid derivative used primarily as a vitamin/provitamin in skincare and wound healing products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide stability data showing provitamin function to support vitamin derivative classification
• Include cosmetic ingredient labeling compliance for FDA import review
• Document conversion rate to pantothenic acid to distinguish from simple alcohols